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Warby Ovens National Park

The Friends of the Warby-Ovens National Park (FOWONP) is a community of volunteers committed to the better appreciation, knowledge, conservation, restoration and enjoyment of the three distinct environments of the Warby-Ovens National Park: the Warby Ranges, the Killawarra Forest, and the Lower Ovens River and its riparian tract.

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FOWONP was established in 2022 and has the following objectives:

  • To partner with Parks Victoria and other stakeholders in the conservation of WONP
  • To partner with traditional owners to support the management of WONP in a culturally sensitive and eclogically appropriate way
  • To connect people with nature and rewild individuals to enable all people to be part of the solution to biodiversity loss through the impact of climate change and other factors
  • To celebrate and enjoy the uniqueness of the WONP ecosystems and help sustain these qualities for future generations
  • To provide a community voice in support of WONP
  • To carry out these objectives in a manner that enables the Park to continue to meet the criteria for IUCN Green List recognition.

Discover The Warbys

Located Only 10 kilometres from Wangaratta between the Victorian Alps and the Murray Valley, Warby‐Ovens National Park has something for everyone located amongst some of the State’s most significant bushland.

Diverse Flora & Fauna

Find rare bird species, Box-Ironbark and Riverine Forest, untouched Woodlands and diverse river lowlands.

Outdoor Activities

Experience sightseeing, bushwalking, mountain biking, trail running, kayaking, camping.
Azure Kingfisher - Chris Tzaros
Swamp Wallaby - Ros King
Yellow-footed Actechinus - Ros King
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Cut-Leaf Daisy - Photo curtesy Ros King
Australian Owlet Nightjar - Photo curtesy Ros King
Fringe Lily - Photo curtesy Ros King
Eastern Yellow Robin - Photo curtesy Ros King
Red-Capped Robin - Photo curtesy Ros King
Turquoise Parrot - Curtesy Ros King
Burnt Sacred Grasstrees group Pangerang-min

A Rich History

Traditional custodians of the land were followed by European settlers as early as 1834.

International Significance

IUCN Green-Listed as an area of international significance in 2021.

International Status

Warby-Ovens National Park is International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) Green Listed

In 2021, Warby-Ovens National Park earned an internationally-recognised green-listing due to its diverse range of threatened species and communities, such as the Grey Grass Tree, Temperate Woodland Bird Community, and Carpet Python. This unique park offers visitors the chance to enjoy spectacular views, great walking and cycling, canoeing, or the opportunity to simply relax at your campsite and watch the local wildlife. 

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Rich in History

Beginning as a native wilderness overseen by the local indigenous people for at least 50,000 years, to an area of agricultural potential following expeditions by Hume and Hovell in 1824 and Major Mitchell in 1836, the Warby's share a rich and diverse history around it's use and inhabitants. Today, the area is managed as an environmentally and culturally significant National Park which shares boundaries with a range of agriculture including citrus and stone fruit growers in the ranges, cattle and crop farmers in the lowlands, and a number of boutique vineyards scattered on its fringes. 

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Adventure Plus

Treat your wild side with a range of outdoor activities
Choose your own adventure! With a range of opportunities to learn, camp, swim, canoe, bush walk, bird watch, cycle and relax - all within 10 minute's drive from Wangaratta - you can indulge your wild side.
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Latest News

Work is underway to remove Cootamundra Wattle

Why remove Cootamundra Wattle from the National Park?

Warby Ovens National Park staff indicated to Friends of Warby Ovens National Park (FOWONP) that something useful we could do is remove Cootamundra Wattle from …

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Updates & FOWONP Meeting December 20, 2022

Friends Of Warby Ovens National Park Meeting: 20th December at Mullinmur Billabong Hub – 10 am to 12 midday Wet weather venue can be found ...
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Fan Photos

Images and artwork from local enthusiasts
Waterfalls in the Warby's - Kev McGennan
Waterfalls in the Warby's - Kev McGennan
Waterfalls in the Warby's - Kev McGennan
Waterfalls in the Warby's - Kev McGennan
Waterfalls in the Warby's - Kev McGennan
Waterfalls in the Warby's - Kev McGennan
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Scarlet Honeyeater - Curtesy Ros King
Scarlet Honeyeater - Curtesy Ros King
Turquoise Parrot - Curtesy Ros King
Turquoise Parrot - Curtesy Ros King
Honeyeater - Curtesy Ros King
Honeyeater - Curtesy Ros King
New spike rock group behind-min
Grasstrees & rocks final-min
Through Grasstrees to Buffalo from north of Sunrise-min
Pine Gully Pond acrylic 20x24 in 2014
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eastern spinebill - Ros King
Donkey Orchid - Curtesy Ros King
Donkey Orchid - Curtesy Ros King
Crested Shrike-Tit - Curtesy Ros King
Crested Shrike-Tit - Curtesy Ros King
Waterfalls in the Warby's - Kev McGennan
Waterfalls in the Warby's - Kev McGennan
Waterfalls in the Warby's - Kev McGennan
Waterfalls in the Warby's - Kev McGennan

Become a Member

The Friends of the Warby-Ovens National Park needs your support! Sign up for information about activities such as surveys for plants, birds and monitoring, maintaining and surveying mammal boxes, tree planting, weed control and provision of brochures, interpretive signage and park furniture. Your membership is FREE and is important to our cause.